1986 Chevrolet Caprice Standard review from North America
"Too much car for a V-6 engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went at 27,000 miles.
Oxygen sensor (twice).
Starter (twice).
Computer.
Water pump.
Paint fading, and other age-related maintenance (i.e. new gaskets, hoses, seals).
General comments?
The car is a V-6 which makes it grossly underpowered for its size. It is very comfortable and nice for traveling, but has poor fuel economy, especially around town.
The car was in NY until 1999 and suffered some minor rust from the winter roads. Now in Florida the paint has suffered and shows signs of fading and oxidation. The chrome still shines like new though and the interior has held up well. Despite the somewhat costly repairs I have enjoyed the car very much.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 l iter V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73584 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2000 |